Cold War Decolonization

Which communist nation is most closely associated with the leadership of Ho Chi Minh and the surrender of Saigon?

• North Korea

• Soviet Union

• Vietnam

• People’s Republic of China

In the 1950s, the United States became involved in the Vietnam War. Why did the United States become involved in this war?

• to prevent the collapse of the government of North Vietnam

• to stop Vietnam from taking over Hong Kong

• to stop the spread of communism to South Vietnam

• to prevent attacks against United States shipping

What year did the US decided to withdraw its forces from Vietnam?

• 1965

• 1950

• 1955

• 1975

What year did Imre Nagy declare Hungarian Independence?

• 1989

• 1973

• 1968

• 1956

What is a significant aspect of decolonization in the 20th century

• The creation of large nation states around nationalistic ideology

• The economic dominance of former colonial powers

• The unification of all European nations in an effort to maintain peace

• The establishment of a single global currency

Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to the decolonization movement after World War II?

• The economic prosperity of European countries.

• The rise of nationalist movements in colonized countries.

• The establishment of new colonial empires.

• The increase in global trade agreements.

How did the Atlantic Charter influence decolonization efforts after World War II?

• It supported the idea of self-determination for all nations.

• It established new colonial administrations.

• It promised economic aid to colonial powers.

• It encouraged the expansion of colonial territories.

A war in which there is no direct conflict between two sides

• Stale War

• Truce War

• Cold War

• Closed War

What type of government system did the Soviet Union have, making the United States worried that it may spread and threaten democracy?

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship

• Communist

The consequence of the Decolonization movement was....

• The new countries

  faced serious political problems

• The new countries

  faced serious economical problems

• The new countries

  faced serious social problems

• a complex process due to affront several problems such as civil wars between tribes, the economic dependence with USA & URSS